Scope
Reference
itt_116496
Description
Ceredigion County Council, requires the provision of the Learner Transport Bus Routes .
Contracts will commence on 1 August 2025. Contracts will be for 2 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years or 5 years with a possible extension of up to 2 years.
Total value (estimated)
- £958,000 excluding VAT
- £1,149,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2030
- Possible extension to 31 July 2032
- 6 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
Up to 2 year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
See tender documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 100.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See tender documents.
Description of risks to contract performance
The risks are, fluctuation in pupil numbers & route changes.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
General market awareness that routes are advertised every year. Due to the change in procurement regime the initial planning for this procurement was undertaken during the previous regime.
Contracting authority
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYH-5713-PHLR
Neuadd y Cyngor
Aberystwyth
SY23 3UE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Procurement Team
Telephone: 01545570881
Email: ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Website: http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales